In dealing with a disorder such as progeria, support groups can be a valuable part of a wider networkofsocialsupport that includes health care professionals, family and friends.
It's unclear whether Mr. Santorum can use success in Iowa to build a fund-raising network and breadth ofsupport, beyond his social conservative base, that he will need to stay strong in the weeks ahead.
Nicolas Gremion is the CEO of Paradise Publishers Inc. and founder of Foboko, a social publishing network where members get support writing their books from peers and connect directly with readers.
The ability as time goes on for these families to draw from their networkof friends, family, community, and anyone else for financial support via our social giving platform will make a real difference for those that need it the most.